Jackie Collins Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“People are intrigued by fame, power and wealth and I think Hollywood is the only place where you get all three together.”

“Brittany Murphy... who knows if she's going to be around. Kirsten Dunst, I think she's really boring. Reese Witherspoon? She can open a movie.”

“I write about real people in disguise. If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre.”

“Where was Paris Hilton a year ago? She's a fabulous character to write about.”

“I was never confident about finishing a book, but friends encouraged me. When I finished my first book, it was accepted by a publisher right away and became an instant bestseller. One male critic called it the most shocking book he ever read.”

“Who is ready to settle for five minutes when three hours does nicely?”

“You've got your hands full if you have three children under 2 years old.”

“Authors change publishers because it's like being married for a long time and suddenly you want to go out and have a wild affair! No, not seriously, sometimes the deal is more interesting with a new publisher, and other times they have more enthusiasm for your books.”

“I have considered rap music stars, and there is one in my new book, Lovers and Players, and there is also a hip-hop music mogul who I think you will like a lot.”

“I write synopses after the book is completed. I can't write it beforehand, because I don't know what the book's about. I invent something for my publisher because he asks for one, but the final book ends up very differently.”